Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) is one of the three franchises that have yet to lift the coveted Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy. RCB has made it to the IPL finals on three occasions but they never managed to win a single one of them. They had a good last season as they made it to the playoffs but lost and suffered a loss in the Eliminators. RCB is a team that is known for a lot of chopping and changing. Only some players remain constant in their squad while others keep changing.
Due to these tactics, many players are part of the RCB squad for only one season and then they are dropped. There are also some players who have played only one match for RCB and then they have released those players before the next season. So let’s take a look at four popular players who have played only one IPL match for RCB.
#4 Abhinav Mukund
The left-handed opener from Tamil Nadu, who has played Test cricket for India, has been a part of the Royal Challengers Bangalore team in IPL 2013. In the inaugural season of the IPL, he was part of the CSK squad, where he made only a few appearances. Play
In RCB’s team, he got only one chance against Rajasthan Royals. He scored 19 runs in 21 balls and after that game, he did not get any chance with any other team. Mukund has not been a part of any other IPL team.
#3 Abdur Razzaq
Bangladesh’s left-arm orthodox spinner Abdur Razzaq was a part of the first season of the IPL. Royal Challengers Bangalore, who did not have a good opening season, opted for a left-arm spinner. Razzaq was to play one match for RCB in that season. He was in the playing XI for the game against Rajasthan Royals and bowled two overs as he conceded 29 runs without taking a single wicket. He got a chance to bat but could not score a single run. Razzaq never played in the IPL after that season.
#2 Avesh Khan
Right-arm pacer Avesh Khan, who was a part of the 2016 Under-19 World Cup squad, has played for a few teams in the IPL. He was initially a part of the RCB team in IPL 2017 and then he moved to Delhi Capitals. He got a chance in the RCB playing XI for his last league match in IPL 2017 against Delhi Capitals.
The fast bowler bowled fast and took a wicket and conceded just 23 runs in his four overs. Delhi Capitals picked him in the 2018 IPL auction and have retained him for this season as well.
#1 Karn Sharma
Karn Sharma, who played for India in all three formats, has been a part of IPL since 2009. He came into the limelight in 2013 when he became a part of the Sunrisers Hyderabad team but he was part of the RCB team in IPL 2009. The right-arm leg-spinner, who has won three consecutive IPL trophies for three different teams, played one game for RCB in IPL 2009. He played against Deccan Chargers at Newlands but unfortunately did not bowl a single ball in that match. He got a chance to bat and scored a run but was dropped after the game. He has been an integral part of the CSK team since IPL 2018 and has been retained for the upcoming IPL season.
